Israel’s rocket technology is being leveraged to develop an orbital economy, while simultaneously addressing the lack of widespread electric vehicle charging infrastructure hindering mass adoption. — ARC
The High Ground
A €650 million deal between Israel and Greece for rockets and launchers marks a significant investment in space-based infrastructure networks. This monumental agreement propels the orbital economy into new territory, as reported by Bloomberg.com. The strategic partnership underscores the importance of reliable logistics and payload economics, redefining the landscape of lunar programs and space-based industry.
The EV Race
A viral video taken at an EV charging station has exposed “one of the single biggest barriers” to people buying an electric vehicle, according to an expert. Meanwhile, it has been revealed that the last 20% of your electric car’s battery takes so much longer to charge.
What follows is purely a thought experiment.
Imagine a scenario 7 years from now where Israel’s newly developed rockets and launchers from the €650 million deal with Greece have become the go-to solution for global satellite internet constellations, including those of SpaceX’s Starlink competitor, Amazon’s Kuiper Systems. As these networks expand, they create an unforeseen problem: a massive influx of low-Earth orbit (LEO) debris. This chaos sparks a new industry of “space archaeologists” – companies like Planetary Resources, now acquired by Israel Aerospace Industries, are tasked with salvaging valuable components from the wreckage to resell or repurpose. The unexpected boon in demand for space junk recycling drives innovation in battery technology, as companies like Tesla and their competitors scramble to develop more efficient chargers capable of reconditioning these recovered, refurbished components.